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Mookima Wybra
60 km²
A small and sparsely populated area, Mookima Wybra is home to just 43 people. It is a community where First Nations people make up over a quarter of the population, far above the national figure. The area is mostly adults, with no residents aged 65 or over and a high number of people in de facto relationships. Life here is qualitatively different from the state average, with very low incomes and a heavy reliance on cars for all daily needs.
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First Nations people make up 25.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is mostly middle-aged, with a typical resident aged 41 and no one aged 65 or older.
The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no overseas births recorded. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the main language, though 7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas.
A large majority of residents, 62.8%, have no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than the state average, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 21.1% completing Year 12.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical personal weekly income of $278, far below the national figure of $805.
Health challenges are significant, as 16.3% of people have a mental health condition and 9.3% need help with daily activities, both well above national figures.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 32.4% of people caring for children, which is much higher than most other areas.
There are 11 First Nations people in the area. They are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 34, and their typical weekly income of $252 is far below the national figure.
Homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per household.
Rents are among the lowest in the country at just $100 a week, and homes are often crowded, with an average of 0.9 people per bedroom.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
About 34.9% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is lower than the state and national figures.
Only 24.3% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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